Refuse Collector

Job Summary

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and exterior customer satisfaction, innovate and expand the capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

The City of Frederick promotes a service‑delivery philosophy among City employees to provide responsive service to residents, to be efficient and results‑oriented in order to make the City of Frederick a better place to live, work and visit. Under general supervision, the Refuse Collector collects curbside and containerized refuse and places it into the collection vehicle. An employee in this position is considered “essential personnel” and must be able to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours as necessary.

• Collects curbside and containerized refuse, placing it into collection vehicle.
• Operates the collection vehicle's hydraulic packer system to compact collected refuse.
• Assists driver in safely maneuvering vehicle during collection operations.
• Adheres to safety rules and accident prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education And/Or Experience
One (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training in performance of heavy manual work is desirable, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.)

• Time management and coordination skills
• Ability to work in various and changing weather conditions
• Active listening skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Communication skills

Other Desirables

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) year of experience in the collection of Solid Waste.

The employee is required to frequently walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Frederick offers competitive benefits to eligible employees including a variety of insurance plans and competitive paid leave offerings. View a summary of employee benefits.

Insurance And Voluntary Benefits

• Medical Plans:
  Eligible City employees may choose from three medical insurance plans through Cigna.
• Dental Plans:
  Eligible City employees may choose from three (3) dental insurance plans through Cigna.
• Vision Plan:
  Eligible City employees may elect vision plan coverage through Eye Med.

Premium Rates effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026:
Employee Bi‑Weekly Premiums / Officer Bi‑Weekly Premiums.

View the holiday schedule and additional benefit information on our Human Resources Department:
Employee Benefits page.

• What is your professional and personal experience engaging and working with diverse populations?
• Do you possess experience in performing heavy manual work?
• Do you possess 1 year of experience in the collection of Solid Waste?
• How many years of experience do you have operating a rear‑load refuse collection vehicle?
• 0 to less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 or more years
• Required Question